What Happened on November 20, 2003

Historical Events

  • After the November 15 bombings, a second day of the 2003 Istanbul Bombings occurs in Istanbul, Turkey, destroying the Turkish head office of HSBC Bank AS and the British consulate.

Famous Deaths

  • David Dacko, first President of the Central African Republic (b. 1930)
  • Eugene Kleiner, American entrepreneur (b. 1923)
  • James "Jim" Siedow, American actor (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), dies from emphysema at 83
  • Kerem Yilmazer, Turkish actor (b. 1945)
  • Loris Azzaro, French fashion designer (b. 1933)
  • Robert Addie, British actor (cancer) (b. 1960)
  • Roger Short, British Consulate General (b. 1944)
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About November 20, 2003

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
  • UK #1 Song: Crashed The Wedding - Busted